Origin Absorption, Remains Return to Clan

The group returned to the top of the towering stone Altar.

Having endured a series of battles and the summoning of the Ancestral Soul, Zi Yan's face was deathly pale, her once bright purple eyes now dimmed, and her petite body swayed slightly, revealing an undeniable weakness.

Seeing this, Lin Ming quickly stepped forward, reached out and gently supported her, his eyes filled with undisguised worry.

Then, Lin Ming quickly took out a pill the size of a longan from his Storage Ring. It emitted a warm luster and a rich Medicinal Fragrance. He carefully placed it into Zi Yan's slightly dry mouth and said softly, "How are you feeling? Are you alright?"

The elixir melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed into the limbs and bones, nourishing the overexerted body and soul.

Zi Yan let out a soft breath, shook her head, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "It's nothing serious, it's just that the power of the Ancestral Soul was too strong and put too much strain on my body... I need to rest for a while."

After speaking, Zi Yan paused, looked up at the Gold-Purple Stone Platform, and a relieved smile finally appeared on her pale face, "Fortunately... now no one can compete with us for the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work!" Lin Ming nodded slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Then, Lin Ming gently patted Zi Yan's back, channeling a gentle Dou Qi into her body to help her neutralize the effects of the medicine. He said softly, "Now that no one is disturbing you, you should accept this Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit completely, lest things get complicated and unexpected changes occur."

Zi Yan in agreement, took a deep breath, mustered her spirits, and strode towards the central stone platform.

Before the stone platform, Zi Yan pricked her fingertip, smearing her crimson blood, which glowed with a purple light, all over her hand, making sure that every knuckle and palm was stained with her blood.

After doing all that, Zi Yan carefully, with an almost pious attitude, stretched out her blood-stained little hand and gently touched the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit hanging on the stone platform.

The instant Zi Yan's blood-stained little hand touched the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit—

"Buzz!"

A sudden change has occurred!

The once calm stone platform, and the small hand that Zi Yan touched, suddenly burst forth with a dazzling golden-purple light! The light was so intense that it instantly illuminated the entire top of the Altar!

Immediately, everyone was astonished to see that the energy of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit seemed to be drawn by something, and was actually activated, bursting out with a golden and purple light from Zi Yan's blood-stained palm!

Under this dual-colored light, the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit began to slowly melt, forming a wondrous liquid that flowed like mercury!

The liquid did not overflow, but rather flowed and traced slowly across the skin of Zi Yan's small hands, as if it possessed a life of its own. Finally, it quietly and completely seeped into the flesh and blood of her palms and disappeared.

As the liquid completely disappeared, a strange pattern, radiating a faint golden-purple glow, appeared clearly on Zi Yan's fair and delicate palm!

The pattern was none other than a miniature version of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit! Half of it was a winding Ancient Void Dragon from the void, and the other half was Ancient Heavenly Phoenix with outstretched wings. The two were perfectly blended together, forming a profound and mysterious mark that was imprinted on Zi Yan's palm.

"We succeeded!" Qing Lin and the others were overjoyed upon seeing this.

Zi Yan raised her small hand, looked at the Dragon Phoenix Mark containing terrifying energy in her palm, and whispered:

"The energy contained in this thing is far too terrifying and domineering, exceeding my current tolerance limit. I can only temporarily rely on the Bloodline Power to seal it within this special mark in my body. To fully refine and absorb it, I'm afraid I must return to the clan and ask the elders for their help in setting up the Dragon Clan Grand Formation..."

Her words carried a hint of helplessness, but were also full of anticipation. This fruit would be the key to her reaching the pinnacle.

"Now that we've obtained the most important item, shouldn't we leave this Beast Spirit Barrier? I wonder if others have already discovered the existence of Heaven Tier Dou Technique in other parts of the ruins?"

Seeing this, Elder Di Kong chuckled and spoke, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

They also harbored considerable curiosity and longing for the legendary Heaven Tier Dou Technique, which was said to be capable of altering the balance of power.

Upon hearing this, Xiong Zhan, Qing Lin, and the others nodded in agreement.

The core objective of this place Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, has already been taken by Zi Yan. Leaving it here on this plain, which is nothing but bones and barren earth, is indeed of little use. Perhaps other opportunities are hidden in the main hall labyrinth outside and in those unexplored passages.

However, just as everyone was about to leave, Lin Ming slowly shook his head.

Lin Ming's gaze did not fall on the departing passage, but rather, with a deep respect, he slowly surveyed the entire plain, looking at the two enormous figures that would form a huge circle with the Altar at its center.

The remains of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, and the even more majestic dragon Dragon Bone of the Ancient Void Dragon.

Then, Lin Ming withdrew his gaze and finally fixed it on Zi Yan, saying in a solemn yet gentle tone, "Zi Yan, perhaps... we can't just leave like this yet."

Zi Yan was slightly taken aback and looked at Lin Ming with some confusion.

Lin Ming pointed to the Ancient Void Dragon Remains, which stretched like a silver mountain range, and said in a deep voice, "These remains belong to your clan's martyrs, heroic predecessors who fought to the death for the honor of their clan! How can his body be left forever in this foreign land, accompanying the bones of his nemesis?"

"I believe that if this elder still exists, his last wish would be to return to his homeland and rest in the Dragon Tomb of your Ancient Void Dragon Clan!"

These words struck Zi Yan's heart like a heavy hammer!

Her delicate body trembled violently, and her purple eyes instantly became misty.

In fact, this idea had already taken root in her heart when she confirmed that these were the remains of her ancestor. As Ancient Void Dragon, she understood better than anyone the significance of the Dragon Tomb to her people—it was their final resting place, their supreme glory!

However... these remains are simply too large! Enormous to the point of despair! Even for someone of the Dragon Emperor Bloodline, moving such a massive, complete skeleton is no easy task.

Moreover, they still need to search for possible Heaven Tier Dou Technique and other treasures within the ruins. Time is of the essence, and carrying such a massive skeleton will make their mission extremely difficult.

Therefore, she never mentioned this thought, which was deeply hidden in her heart and filled with guilt and reluctance, to anyone, but silently suppressed it in the deepest part of her heart.

But at this moment, she didn't expect that Lin Ming... he actually understood! Not only did he understand, but he also brought it up proactively and solemnly!

A wave of indescribable sorrow and emotion welled up in her eyes. Zi Yan's voice trembled with tears as she looked up at Lin Ming, her eyes brimming with tears, and choked out, "Lin Ming... you... you really have a way to... bring the remains of my clan's ancestors home?"

Looking into Zi Yan's expectant yet vulnerable eyes, Lin Ming's heart was touched. He gave Zi Yan a warm, reassuring smile, nodded firmly, and spoke in a resolute and steady voice:

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

After speaking, Lin Ming turned to face the enormous and awe-inspiring Ancient Void Dragon Remains. Lin Ming straightened his robes, his expression solemn, and bowed deeply to the pale white skeleton that still exuded a faint Dragon Might's might.

Lin Ming's clear voice, filled with sincere respect, echoed across the silent plain:

"Senior Ancient Dragon! I, Lin Ming, though a human, have a deep connection with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, and am also a close friend of Zi Yan. Today, Zi Yan and I cannot bear to see your remains scattered here, so we respectfully request that your sacred body return to the Dragon Clan's homeland and rest in peace in the Dragon Tomb! We hope that you... will grant our request!"

A strange thing happened!

The moment Lin Ming finished speaking, the enormous Ancient Void Dragon Remains, which had been lying quietly on the crimson earth for countless years, suddenly emanated a faint, soft halo, like moonlight, from its bones, which had long lost their luster!

Then, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, the enormous Dragon Bone actually... slowly and steadily... floated up on its own!

It was not forcibly lifted by external force, but rather seemed to be supported by an invisible force originating from the residual will deep within its bones, defying common sense, and quietly suspended several feet above the ground!

That posture was like that of a fallen hero who had been sleeping soundly, finally awaiting the procession to return home!

"Senior... you agree!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Zi Yan could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string. She could clearly feel a faint yet distinct wave of relief and comfort emanating from the skeleton.

Lin Ming and Zi Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and a hint of joy in each other's eyes.

Therefore, Lin Ming no longer hesitated. With a thought, he connected with the vast world within his body.

The next moment, an invisible, powerful suction force emanated from Lin Ming's body, enveloping the massive Dragon Bone that was suspended in mid-air.

There was no earth-shattering sound, nor any strange phenomenon of space being torn apart.

The Ancient Void Dragon Remains, as large as a mountain range, gradually became illusory and transparent under the gentle yet powerful force. In the end, within a few breaths, it completely disappeared from the plain where it had slept for thousands of years. Lin Ming safely and completely transferred it into its Inner World, carving out a separate area for it to nourish that world with his Dragon Might.

Having successfully collected the remains of the Ancient Void Dragon, Lin Ming's gaze then turned to the other side, to the equally enormous Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Remains, which exuded an ancient phoenix aura.

Lin Ming's attitude towards the remains was completely different. He had no blood ties with them; on the contrary, just now, the Ancestral Soul remaining in the remains had possessed Feng Qing'er, trying to kill them.

Therefore, Lin Ming would not hesitate or be polite in taking the remains of this Ancient Heavenly Phoenix.

With a sharp look in his eyes, the vast, ocean-like Heavenly Soul between Lin Ming's brows surged forth like an invisible tide, relentlessly attacking the remains of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix!

Lin Ming intends to forcibly suppress and erase any remaining consciousness or rebellious thoughts that may exist within this Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, and then collect it completely as spoils of war and resources!

The immense Soul Power instantly enveloped the Heavenly Phoenix skeleton. The skeleton trembled slightly, as if some extremely weak and cold consciousness was trying to resist. However, in the face of Lin Ming's absolutely powerful Soul Power that had reached the Heavenly Realm, this resistance was no different from an ant trying to shake a tree. It couldn't even create a ripple before being completely crushed and Purified.

Subsequently, just as with the collection of ancient dragon remains, the massive remains of this Ancient Heavenly Phoenix were forcibly pulled up under Lin Ming's mental control, quickly becoming illusory and eventually disappearing completely, being absorbed into another area of Inner World, far away from the remains of the Ancient Void Dragon.

With the disappearance of the two supreme remains, the plain that was originally filled with their enormous bodies instantly became incredibly empty and desolate.

As far as the eye could see, apart from the solitary giant stone Altar in the center, there was only this vast expanse of soil beneath their feet, which appeared to have been soaked in the blood of Dragon Phoenix for thousands of years, displaying an eerie crimson color.

Everything that existed on this plain before— the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, the Ancient Void Dragon Remains, and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Remains —now, with the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit inside Zi Yan's body, has completely entered Lin Ming's incredible Inner World.

Lin Ming will retrieve the Ancient Void Dragon Remains on his next trip to Ancient Dragon Island and allow it to rest in its homeland. As for the remains of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, they will naturally become an immeasurable foundation and Treasure Hoard for him and the Five Elements Sect in the future.